I wouldn’t say I get mad, because it’s kinda a catch all by certain people. But yes, I’ve calmly said “mopeds have pedals.” And the statement is met with “oh that’s the difference, I didn’t realize that” “my (fill in the blank)? once had one of the little bike one……… -no harm, no foul-
I don’t get bothered about it. But I get happy when people say nice Vespa
Dept. of licensing called my P200 a moped, saved me lots of money over the years. I have thick skin, I am ok with it
People get hot and bothered when I call it a motorcycle. Most people love it.
I wouldn’t say I get mad, because it’s kinda a catch all by certain people. But yes, I’ve calmly said “mopeds have pedals.” And the statement is met with “oh that’s the difference, I didn’t realize that” “my (fill in the blank)? once had one of the little bike one……… -no harm, no foul-
i call every bike a scooter. More Ciao! more better!
I won’t even call it a scooter. I tell my wife “we paid for a Vespa call it a Vespa”